1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek
GoodCuster County, Idaho · 0.3 MI N of Challis CR RD · Structure no. 000000000L59858
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 1920: Darling Cree over Challis Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.